Clinical Dietitian

University Health; Selman City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a clinical dietitian responsible for directing the nutritional care of patients, performing comprehensive assessments and providing patient education under department policies. The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff and maintaining professional relations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, and RD or registration eligibility with a 90-day deadline for exam completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or registration eligible with completion and passing within 90 days of hire.
• 1–2 years of related experience as a clinical dietitian preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises and carries out activities essential to nutritional care of patients.
• Provides patient instructions and completes nutritional assessments.
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on clinical status or MD referral.
• Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (within 90 days)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs, supervises and carries out activities essential to the nutritional care of patients. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, The University Health System and department policies. Provides patient instructions, completes nutritional assessments, and makes appropriate recommendations based on clinical status or MD referral. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required. Graduate degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred. Must be a Registered Dietitian or registration eligible with completion and passing of the registration examination within 90 days from hire date. One to two years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is preferred. Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) preferred.

LICENSURE

Registration or Registration Eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians or obtain license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians after successfully passing the registration examinations with 120 days of hire.